Mundane Things

Living in an RV full-time doesn't mean we are on vacation all the time. (Which was one of the comments I got today...)

There are mundane things that need to be taken care of. One of those is oil changes for both Auntie Violet and Toad. For many years Forry used the synthetic oil made by Schaeffer for all of his rigs on the ranch. He continues to want to use that particular oil on our rigs.

So today's task was to make the two hour trip to Moses Lake with the Toad to pick up the three gallons of oil that will be needed for Auntie Violet's visit to the Cummins dealer next week to have her oil changed. Rather then make an additional move, he plans to make an appointment to have the job done when our stay at Ponderosa Falls RV Park is over.

While we were in Moses Lake we also drove Toad to the Teddy Bear Car Care shop and had his oil changed as well. Unlike the Cummins shop, Teddy Bear carries Schaeffer Oil, so we did not have to bring any with us.

We made a stop in Ritzville on our way and paid a visit to the Farm Services Agency to sign papers. It seems there are ALWAYS papers to be signed there.

Near the freeway exit we noticed a fruit and vegetable stand that had a sign saying they had Hermiston cantaloupes, so we bought two. I sliced up one of them for dessert tonight and was it ever sweet and good. I don't know what it is about the soil and weather conditions in Hermiston, Oregon, but they have some of the best cantaloupes and watermelons I've ever tasted.